Hughes Hubbard Expands Project Finance Practice with Addition of Francis McCabe

April 1, 2025 – Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP announced today that Francis McCabe has joined as a partner in the firm’s Project Finance practice and will be based in the firm’s Washington, DC, office.

McCabe joins Hughes Hubbard from a global Am Law 100 firm where he represented project sponsors, lenders, government agencies and other project participants in domestic and cross-border project financing transactions, particularly in Latin America. He has extensive experience advising new entrants into the energy and infrastructure sectors, particularly sponsors and developers conducting their first financings.

McCabe’s practice covers the full spectrum of transactions, including tax equity and debt financings; portfolio facilities; and equity investments, in addition to advising domestic and foreign companies on asset sales, joint ventures and carve-outs. He has advised clients on deals involving renewables, biomass, renewable natural gas, mining, LNG, thermal power and hydrogen.

“The breadth of Frank’s experience combined with his ambition make him an exceptional addition to the firm’s finance practice,” said Neil J. Oxford, chair of Hughes Hubbard. “He is a natural leader and an excellent addition to our project finance practice and will enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive, strategic solutions to clients.”

“I’m thrilled to join Hughes Hubbard and look forward to the continued growth of my practice and building out the firm’s project finance team,” said McCabe. “This is a pivotal time in energy and infrastructure and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with Hughes Hubbard’s thoughtfulness and approach to growing in this space. With the breadth, depth of knowledge the firm already has and its renowned dedication to client service, we will be able to offer clients innovative solutions to their matters with best in class service.”

McCabe earned his law degree from the George Washington University Law School and his undergraduate degree in international studies from the Virginia Military Institute. Prior to attending law school, McCabe was an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He is admitted to practice law in both the District of Columbia and New York.